Dr. Person will examine the many forms our perception of power can take. She will discuss the varieties of power and how it is used.

Tue. Jan. 7
Topic: Index of Economic Freedom
Guest: John Hulsman, Heritage Foundation

In its ninth edition, Index of Economic Freedom, remains an indispensable handbook for everyone who invests or does business abroad. The book scores 74 countries that have improved and 49 that have worsened.

Wed. Jan.8
Topic: North Korea
Guests: Daniel A. Pinkston, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies
Ivan Oelrich, Strategic Security Project Federation of American Scientists

North Korea has begun removing International Atomic Energy Agency seals and cameras from its nuclear facilities, the next step will be to restart its nuclear program. Our guests will discuss the impact this will have on North Koreas neighbors and whether or not North Korea is preparing for a confrontation with the United States.

Thr. Jan.9
Topic: The Raelian Movement
Guest: Rael, founder of the Raelian Movement

The Raelian tradition is unique among UFO groups in that it offers a creation story that ties it to the sacred books of the monotheistic traditions. Started in 1973 the Raelian Movement now claims 40,000 members worldwide. We will discuss the founding of this movement and whether or not it is a religion.

Fri. Jan.10
Topic: President Bush’s Missile Defense System
Guests: Joseph Cirincione, Project Director, Carnegie Endowement for    International Peace
 Baker Spring, F.M. Kirby Research Fellow in National Security  Policy, The Heritage Foundation

Our guests will debate the wisdom of employing a major weapons system without knowing whether it will work.